CVE-2024-3824 Base64 Encoder/Decoder <= 0.9.2 - Settings Reset via CSRF

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in admins to reset plugin settings via CSRF, potentially disrupting service or altering configurations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-3824?

CVE-2024-3824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Base64 Encoder/Decoder, published on 15 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not have CSRF check in place when resetting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3824?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mranderson Base64 Encoder\/Decoder.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3824?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-3824 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3824 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w682-79hv-gcr8.

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